Spatial Variation of Livestock Distribution in Erbil Governorate

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This research dealt with the study of the spatial variation of livestock (cows, sheep, goats) in the districts of Erbil governorates and There appeared a discrepancy between those districts in the number of cows, sheep and goats. The different distribution of livestock is due to natural and human factors that led to the difference in numbers between the districts of Erbil Governorate. Where the number of cows in Erbil governorate reached (93029) for the year 2021 and (631381) of sheep for the same year, and the number of goats reached (386934) for the year 2021. These animals are raised for their meat, milk, wool and skins that benefit the residents of the study areas. The quantities of its production may be outside the boundaries of the study area, and the research concluded that natural factors have an effective role in the variation of livestock, although human factors have a role in that variation in all its aspects. Also, livestock faced a number of natural and human problems that led to a different distribution according to the districts. The study recommends providing breeds of good production with the provision of feed necessary for animal husbandry with the introduction of vaccines and treatments of good varieties with the increase of veterinary centers in order to increase the number of livestock in the study area